- Two men from Hollis, Queens, have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the 2021 murder of a St. Albans man during a dice game. Jahiem Sampson and Jaquan Lott were convicted of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon for their roles in the shooting death of Deshawn Thomas. Sampson was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, while Lott received a sentence of 20 years to life.

- The incident occurred in June 2021 when the two defendants approached Thomas and another individual who were engaged in a dice game on the street. Sampson and Lott opened fire, striking Thomas multiple times and killing him. The shooting was captured on surveillance footage, which played a crucial role in the investigation and subsequent convictions.

- Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz commended the work of the NYPD and her office's prosecutors in securing the convictions and lengthy sentences for the two defendants. She emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for such senseless acts of violence, which have a profound impact on the community.